Best niacinamide serum in India
8 niacinamide serums, from the products Miyu has read the most reviews for.
How this list is made
Every product here has niacinamide in its name, or its brand states how much niacinamide it contains, and has at least five reviews Miyu has read. They are ranked by how positively reviewers talk about them, weighted by how many reviews there are, minus how often reviewers report a skin problem — breakouts, irritation, dryness or darkening. Nobody pays to be on this list.
What suits most people may not suit your skin. Ask Miyu to check one against your own skin.
#1 · The Derma Co
10% Niacinamide Face Serum with 2% Zinc PCA - 50ml
Best for: controlling oil; reducing breakouts
Reviewers like: Fades pigmentation and dark spots
Avoid if: very dry skin (may be too drying); sensitive skin (patch test first)
#2 · Foxtale
12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum
Best for: reducing breakouts; minimizing pore appearance
Reviewers like: Fades acne scars and dark spots
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to high niacinamide
#3 · Plum
10% Niacinamide & Rice Water Brightening Face Serum For Clear & Bright Skin
Best for: reducing acne marks; evening skin tone
Reviewers like: Reduces dark spots and acne marks
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive to niacinamide
#4 · Nivea
Luminous Even Glow Brightening Face Serum with Niacinamide, Thiamidol 60X Vitamin C, Aloevera
Best for: brightening skin; reducing dark spots
Reviewers like: Lightweight and absorbs quickly
Avoid if: very dry skin; fragrance-sensitive skin
#5 · Minimalist
Niacinamide 10% Face Serum
Best for: reducing breakouts; minimizing pores
Reviewers like: Reduces acne and lightens scars
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (patch test first)
#6 · Dot & Key
10% Vitamin C + E Face Serum with 5% Niacinamide
Best for: dull skin needing glow; uneven skin tone
Reviewers like: Reduces dark spots and pigmentation
Avoid if: very sensitive skin; dry skin needing heavy moisture
#7 · L'Oreal Paris
Glycolic Bright 8% [Melasyl + Niacinamide] Face Serum for Brightening Dark Spots
Best for: brightening dark spots; evening skin tone
Reviewers like: Reduces pigmentation and dark spots
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin
#8 · The Derma Co
Pore Minimizing Face Serum with 4% Niacinamide, 5% PHA and p-REFINYL® - 30 ml
Best for: large pores; excess oil
Reviewers like: Reduces appearance of pores
Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (due to acids)
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